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American History X (DVD) for Students
The highest compliment one can pay to Edward Norton is that his Oscar-nominated performance in American History X nearly convinces the viewer that a shred of logic exists within the tenets of white supremacy. This statement should, however, evoke a sense of horror; Norton's complete immersion in his role as a neo-Nazi skinhead renders his character's eloquent defense of racism disturbingly persuasive, at least on the surface.
Lean and mean, with a swastika tattoo and a mind full of hate, Derek Vinyard (portrayed by Norton) has inherited racism from his father, and this learning has been intensified through his service to Cameron (played by Stacy Keach), a grown-up thug who rules as both tyrant and teacher to a growing band of disenfranchised teens from Venice Beach, California, all seeking an ideology that fuels their brooding alienation.
The film's central message – that hate is learned and can be unlearned – is expressed through Derek's kid brother, Danny (Edward Furlong), whose sibling hero-worship increases after Derek is imprisoned (or, in Danny's mind, martyred) for the killing of two black men. Lacking Derek's gift of rebel rhetoric, Danny is easily swayed into the violent, hateful lifestyle that Derek disowns during his thoughtful time in prison. Once released, Derek struggles to save his brother from a violent fate, and American History X partially suffers from a mix of intense emotions, awkward sentiment, and predictably inevitable plotting.
Despite the potential strain in their collaboration, both British director Tony Kaye (who would later protest against Norton's creative intervention during post-production) and Norton can be proud to have created a film that addresses the issue of racism with dramatically forceful impact. Kaye manages to juggle these qualities – and a compelling clash of visual styles – to considerable effect.
product information:
| Attribute | Value | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aspect_ratio | 1.85 | ||||
| is_discontinued_by_manufacturer | No | ||||
| mpaa_rating | R (Restricted) | ||||
| product_dimensions | 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 0.74 ounces | ||||
| item_model_number | NEWL4739DVD | ||||
| director | Tony Kaye | ||||
| media_format | Multiple Formats, AC-3, Subtitled, Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Black & White, Color, NTSC, Widescreen | ||||
| run_time | 1 hour and 59 minutes | ||||
| release_date | January 8, 2008 | ||||
| actors | Edward Norton, Edward Furlong, Beverly D'Angelo, Jennifer Lien, Ethan Suplee | ||||
| subtitles | | ||||
| producers | Lawrence Turman, John Morrissey, Steve Tisch, Kearie Peak, Bill Carraro | ||||
| language | English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround), English (Dolby Digital 5.1), Unqualified | ||||
| studio | Studio Distribution Services | ||||
| writers | David McKenna | ||||
| country_of_origin | USA | ||||
| number_of_discs | 1 | ||||
| best_sellers_rank | #4,031 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV) #594 in Drama DVDs | ||||
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